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Maya site

Xunantunich

A major Maya archaeological site near San Jose Succotz, known for the El Castillo pyramid and views over western Belize.

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The coral point marks Xunantunich. Nearby hotel and stay pins are approximate and pulled from the current Visit Belize lodging data.

Why go

Maya ruins
El Castillo views
Easy western Belize day trip

Visitors usually cross the Mopan River by hand-cranked ferry before reaching the site road.

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Where to stay near Xunantunich

Grounded hotels and stays ranked from the current Visit Belize lodging dataset.

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Distances are approximate straight-line distances. They are not travel time, and Belize trips may involve boats, rough roads, hikes, guides, or seasonal access changes.

~1.7 kmroad
~1.5 kmroad
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